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Nov 22, 2024
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2024-2025 Graduate Catalog
Leadership Communication (PHD)
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Doctoral Degree Requirements:
A minimum of 90 credit hours are required for the doctor of philosophy degree. Students already holding an applicable master’s degree, or who have completed other post-baccalaureate work upon admission, can count 30 credits toward the 90 credits required for the doctorate.
Research Methodologies (Minimum of 12 hours)
Additional Requirements:
Beyond the core and methods courses, students must complete an additional 30 credit hours. A minimum of 15 credit hours must be from dissertation research hours. The remaining 15 credit hours may come from either elective coursework or more dissertation research hours.
Dissertation Research (15-30 credit hours)
Completion of a dissertation which examines a topic congruent with the program of study using a systematic methodology consistent with accepted research paradigms; the dissertation must be successfully defended in a public, oral defense.
Electives (0-15 hours)
Students will work with their committees to select 0-15 credit hours of elective courses appropriate for their programs of study. Example courses include:
Total Credit Hours Required for Doctorate: 90
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